Eid holidays announced in Oman

Muscat: On the occasion of the blessed Eid Al Fitr 1437 AH, Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal bin Saud Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, Chairman of the Civil Service Council and Sheikh Abdullah bin Nassir Al Bakri, Minister of Manpower yesterday issued a decision stating that Eid Al Fitr holiday for employees at the ministries, public authorities and other departments of the State Administrative Apparatus will start from Tuesday, 29th Ramadan 1437 AH, corresponding to July 5, 2016 till 3rd Shawwal 1437 AH.
Work will resume on Sunday July 10, 2016. Shawwal moon-sighting will be declared by the competent authorities.
The minister of Diwan of Royal Court extended his congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said on this blessed occasion, praying to Allah the Almighty to protect His Majesty, grant him good health, happiness and a long life and for the return of this and similar occasions on His Majesty for many years to come and the Omani people and our dear country further progress and welfare under his wise leadership and all Muslims blessings and prosperity.
The decision allowed employers and employees to agree on work arrangements during the holiday if necessity arises. Employees whose weekly-off coincides with the holiday of the aforesaid occasion must be compensated.
All employees at the private sector extended their congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said on this happy occasion, praying to Allah the Almighty to protect His Majesty, grant him good health, happiness and a long life and for the return of this and similar occasions on His Majesty, the Omani people and all Muslims with blessings and welfare.